As the adage goes, "empowered women empower women." From the purchasing power women have as consumers to the employment opportunities they offer as business owners, women are an undeniable economic force. Each of the female founders on this panel have created platforms to inspire, mentor and elevate the next generation of women entrepreneurs, socially and economically. How are women building businesses, leading workforces, and reinvesting income and profits as compared to men? How is gender-lens investing helping to drive capital to these female led ventures? How are female-led companies positively impacting the communities they operate within? What can we expect from the next generation of female entrepreneurs?